Genetics vs. Environmental Factors. Review

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What is the main difference between genetics and environmental factors?

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Genetics refers to the inherited traits and characteristics passed down from parents to offspring, while environmental factors are external influences that can affect an organism's development and traits.

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What trait is primarily influenced by environmental factors?

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Body weight is primarily influenced by environmental factors such as diet and physical activity.

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What are the two types of factors that determine the growth of organisms?

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Both genetic and environmental factors determine the growth of organisms.

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If identical twins share a trait, what is the most likely cause?

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The most likely cause is genetics, as identical twins share the same genetic makeup.

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What primarily determines eye color?

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Eye color is primarily determined by genetics.

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How does nutrition affect human height?

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Nutrition can influence human height as it is one of the environmental factors that interacts with genetic predisposition.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism that can be influenced by genetics or the environment.

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Can environmental factors change genetic traits?

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Environmental factors can influence the expression of genetic traits but do not change the underlying genetic code.

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What is an example of a trait that is influenced by both genetics and the environment?

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Human height is influenced by both genetics (DNA) and environmental factors (nutrition, health).

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What does it mean for a trait to be inherited?

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An inherited trait is one that is passed down from parents to offspring through genes.